One Minute English for High-Intermediate - Level B2

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What is the best age to get married?

Lesson Activities
Answer the following questions about the interview.

How to Practice Vocabulary

  • Review the vocabulary from the video below.
  • Complete the blanks below with words from the lesson.
  • Check your answers. Correct any answers that are wrong!

certain age

Meaning: A specific age or number of years old.

Examples:

  1. There is no certain age to start learning a language.
  2. He reached a certain age and decided to retire.

for the rest of your life

Meaning: For all the remaining time you will live.

Examples:

  1. She promised to stay with him for the rest of her life.
  2. You can enjoy this skill for the rest of your life.

partner

Meaning: A person you are in a relationship with, especially a husband or wife.

Examples:

  1. Her partner supported her through hard times.
  2. They have been partners for ten years.

actually

Meaning: Used to show the real truth or to add emphasis.

Examples:

  1. Actually, I have never been to that city.
  2. He actually finished the project early.

considered

Meaning: Thought of or judged in a certain way.

Examples:

  1. This city is considered very safe.
  2. He is considered one of the best players in the world.

in order to

Meaning: For the purpose of; so that something can happen.

Examples:

  1. He studies hard in order to pass the test.
  2. We left early in order to catch the train.

to be settled

Meaning: To be in a stable and comfortable situation in life.

Examples:

  1. He wants to be settled before starting a family.
  2. They moved to the countryside to be settled in a quiet place.

achieved in life

Meaning: Successfully done or reached important goals.

Examples:

  1. She has achieved in life by starting her own business.
  2. He achieved in life through hard work and education.

to get enough of

Meaning: To have experienced or done something enough so you are ready to stop.

Examples:

  1. After years of travel, he got enough of moving around.
  2. I’ve had enough of junk food this week.

single life

Meaning: Living without a husband, wife, or long-term partner.

Examples:

  1. He enjoyed the freedom of single life.
  2. She decided to focus on her career during her single life.

move on

Meaning: To leave one situation and start a new one.

Examples:

  1. It’s time to move on to a new job.
  2. She decided to move on after the breakup.

Vocabulary Quiz

Complete the sentences below with the vocabulary words above.
  1. Parents want their children before they grow up.
  2. Singing is a relaxing activity.
  3. I want before planning a vacation.
  4. You will be at home for the day.
  5. find my keys, I have to keep looking.

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